Just got my latest addition to my collection unpacked and inspected, and I am quite pleased with it. Its a Remington 03a4 sniper rifle dated 10-43 with the correct M73b1 scope. This rifle has its share of bumps and bruises but it doesn't appear to have not gone through any major arsenal refurbishment. The bore is pristine and the scope is clear, and with the exception of some minor corrosion on the barrel tip and scope it looks like it would have in 1943.

Just got my latest addition to my collection unpacked and inspected, and I am quite pleased with it. Its a Remington 03a4 sniper rifle dated 10-43 with the correct M73b1 scope. This rifle has its share of bumps and bruises but it doesn't appear to have not gone through any major arsenal refurbishment. The bore is pristine and the scope is clear, and with the exception of some minor corrosion on the barrel tip and scope it looks like it would have in 1943.

Yes sir, 03A4's never where fitted with front sights. Additionally you will notice the reciever stamp says 03A3, this was done so of the rifle didnt meet standards the scope set up could be removed, front sight installed, and the rifle issued out as a regular 03A3. But unlike the regular production 03A3's , which had there rool stamp in the 12 o'clock position, the 03A4 's roll stamp was on the L/H side of the reciever to prevent it being covered by the scope mount.

Yes sir, 03A4's never where fitted with front sights. Additionally you will notice the reciever stamp says 03A3, this was done so of the rifle didnt meet standards the scope set up could be removed, front sight installed, and the rifle issued out as a regular 03A3. But unlike the regular production 03A3's , which had there rool stamp in the 12 o'clock position, the 03A4 's roll stamp was on the L/H side of the reciever to prevent it being covered by the scope mount.

Wow interesting and thank you for the explanation. Something to keep my eyes open for, learn something new everyday on this site.

Yes sir, 03A4's never where fitted with front sights. Additionally you will notice the reciever stamp says 03A3, this was done so of the rifle didnt meet standards the scope set up could be removed, front sight installed, and the rifle issued out as a regular 03A3. But unlike the regular production 03A3's , which had there rool stamp in the 12 o'clock position, the 03A4 's roll stamp was on the L/H side of the reciever to prevent it being covered by the scope mount.

Wow interesting and thank you for the explanation. Something to keep my eyes open for, learn something new everyday on this site.

The roll stamps unique location is why it is almost impossible to fake a 03A4 and pass it off as legit.